Before School Group Leader

Kama'aina Care Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Childcare discounts

Supportive team

Job summary

Kamaʻāina Kids in Honolulu is seeking a Before School Group Leader to welcome keiki and help them start their day. The role runs weekday mornings and supports safe arrival, simple activities, and calm routines.

You’ll work with a friendly team, gain early-childhood experience, and enjoy a part-time schedule that fits other commitments. Tuition assistance and childcare discounts are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Available weekday mornings, Monday–Friday.
• Experience with kids is helpful—but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming children and helping them transition into the school day.
• Leading morning games, quiet activities, and enrichment experiences.
• Supporting positive behavior and social skills.
• Building respectful relationships with children and families.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and calm environment.
• Collaborating with teammates to keep mornings running smoothly.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Teamwork

Childcare exposure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Before School Group Leader

Start the Day with Purpose—for Keiki and for You

Part-Time | Honolulu Area
$18–$21/hour | Full-Time Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Looking for meaningful work that fits your mornings and sets a positive tone for the day? Join Kamaʻāina Kids as a Before School Group Leader and help create calm, engaging, and supportive mornings for keiki before the school day begins.

This role is perfect for dependable, caring, and energetic individuals who value consistency, connection, and the power of a strong start.

Bring Your Aloha to the Morning

At Kamaʻāina Kids, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. As a Group Leader, you'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values professionalism, creativity, and genuine care for children and their ʻohana.

Role Snapshot

As a Before School Group Leader, you’re a steady, welcoming presence in the early hours—helping children arrive safely, ease into the day, and feel prepared for learning. You’ll create a positive morning environment that balances structure, fun, and connection.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You’ll make a real impact at the start of each child’s day

• You’ll gain valuable experience in childcare, education, and leadership

• The morning schedule works well with school, family, or another job

• You’ll join a Top Workplace (5 years running!)

• Part-time employees receive real benefits—we mean it

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming children and helping them transition into the school day

• Leading morning games, quiet activities, and enrichment experiences

• Supporting positive behavior and social skills

• Building respectful relationships with children and families

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and calm environment

• Collaborating with teammates to keep mornings running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• You genuinely enjoy working with children

• You’re reliable, patient, and team-oriented

• You bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Experience with kids is helpful—but not required

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED

• Available weekday mornings, Monday–Friday

Schedule & Locations

• Kamiloʻiki Elementary

• Monday–Friday: Approximately 5:45am-8am

• We may have afternoon hours available nearby if needed

Perks & Benefits

• Up to $1,000 per semester in tuition assistance

• Paid training—no prior experience required

• Childcare discounts (50% to start, increasing to 75% after one year)

• A supportive, creative team where your effort and ideas matter

The Bottom Line

This is more than a morning job—it’s a role with purpose. If you’re looking for meaningful work, steady hours, and a team that values care, commitment, and connection, this is a place where you can grow and make a difference every day.

Why Kamaʻāina Kids?

We’re Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider and a Top Workplace for five consecutive years. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families through quality education and care—and we invest in our people with training, support, and plenty of aloha.

Kamaʻāina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ʻohana.